Loading News UK Central Bank Digital Currency: an overview The Bank of England continues to adapt to the innovations and needs of society. From paper money (bank notes) to electronic payments, the Bank has been trying to keep pace with a fast changing world and the digitalisation of the economy. News The new UK competition law rules for supply and distribution agreements - a limited departure from the previous EU approach New rules relating to vertical agreements – such as supply and distribution agreements – come into effect in the UK and EU from 1 June 2022. The rules will now diverge, somewhat, for the first time in over 20 years. News Technological reform of the justice system urgently needed to protect the rule of law in England and Wales Social Market Foundation research warns that urgent technological reform and investment is needed to support civil and criminal justice institutions and protect the rule of law in England and Wales. News AI in the workplace: Are AI tools discriminating on your behalf? AI tools are now a common feature of recruitment processes and can be a valuable addition to any HR department when placing job advertisements, reviewing job applications or carrying out interviews, for example. However, by using AI assisted recruitment tools there is a risk of unwittingly discriminating against applicants. News High Court finds trade mark infringement and passing off by online dating service Muzmatch Dating site operator, Match, which owns sites such as Match, Tinder and hinge, has been successful in a trade mark infringement and passing off action against a site called Muzmatch. Podcast Meet the Regulators: Episode 3 – Consumer protection and competition enforcement in a digital age Meet the Regulators: Episode 3 – Consumer protection and competition enforcement in a digital age, a conversation with the Competition and Markets Authority News Consumer protection and competition law: what are the UK Government's proposed reforms? In April 2022, the Government set out its proposals for reform aimed at strengthening competition in the UK markets and for changes to ensure the UK creates the best possible environment for competitive and dynamic growth, whilst at the same time ensuring high levels of consumer protection. News Effectively excluding claims for wasted expenditure: Soteria Insurance Limited (formerly CIS General Insurance Limited) v IBM The recent Court of Appeal judgment in Soteria v IBM brings into sharp focus the need to consider carefully the scope of exclusion clauses when drafting supply contracts to mitigate the risk of exposure to significant claims in damages. Podcast Competition Disputes and Big Tech What is big tech and why are competition disputes a growing issue? News Is the conflict in Ukraine changing the world's view on cryptocurrency? As the digital asset donations to support Ukraine's defence against a Russian invasion began to mount, the country's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy legalised cryptocurrency in the country, signing into law a bill on digital assets. News The National Security and Investment Act: protecting UK assets and infrastructure UK businesses, and in particular start-up companies, face a variety of security-related threats. In some cases, these threats have the potential not just to cause financial or reputational damage to the business concerned, but also to threaten the UK's national security. News The Online Safety Bill – who is in (potential) scope of the proposed regime? With the recent publication of the Online Safety Bill, many businesses whose services include an online element will be concerned to know whether they may be in scope of the proposed online safety regime and, if so, the steps they will need to take. View more Loading Previous 1 ... 24 25 26 27 28 ... 43 Next Items 301 to 312 of 512
News UK Central Bank Digital Currency: an overview The Bank of England continues to adapt to the innovations and needs of society. From paper money (bank notes) to electronic payments, the Bank has been trying to keep pace with a fast changing world and the digitalisation of the economy.
News The new UK competition law rules for supply and distribution agreements - a limited departure from the previous EU approach New rules relating to vertical agreements – such as supply and distribution agreements – come into effect in the UK and EU from 1 June 2022. The rules will now diverge, somewhat, for the first time in over 20 years.
News Technological reform of the justice system urgently needed to protect the rule of law in England and Wales Social Market Foundation research warns that urgent technological reform and investment is needed to support civil and criminal justice institutions and protect the rule of law in England and Wales.
News AI in the workplace: Are AI tools discriminating on your behalf? AI tools are now a common feature of recruitment processes and can be a valuable addition to any HR department when placing job advertisements, reviewing job applications or carrying out interviews, for example. However, by using AI assisted recruitment tools there is a risk of unwittingly discriminating against applicants.
News High Court finds trade mark infringement and passing off by online dating service Muzmatch Dating site operator, Match, which owns sites such as Match, Tinder and hinge, has been successful in a trade mark infringement and passing off action against a site called Muzmatch.
Podcast Meet the Regulators: Episode 3 – Consumer protection and competition enforcement in a digital age Meet the Regulators: Episode 3 – Consumer protection and competition enforcement in a digital age, a conversation with the Competition and Markets Authority
News Consumer protection and competition law: what are the UK Government's proposed reforms? In April 2022, the Government set out its proposals for reform aimed at strengthening competition in the UK markets and for changes to ensure the UK creates the best possible environment for competitive and dynamic growth, whilst at the same time ensuring high levels of consumer protection.
News Effectively excluding claims for wasted expenditure: Soteria Insurance Limited (formerly CIS General Insurance Limited) v IBM The recent Court of Appeal judgment in Soteria v IBM brings into sharp focus the need to consider carefully the scope of exclusion clauses when drafting supply contracts to mitigate the risk of exposure to significant claims in damages.
Podcast Competition Disputes and Big Tech What is big tech and why are competition disputes a growing issue?
News Is the conflict in Ukraine changing the world's view on cryptocurrency? As the digital asset donations to support Ukraine's defence against a Russian invasion began to mount, the country's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy legalised cryptocurrency in the country, signing into law a bill on digital assets.
News The National Security and Investment Act: protecting UK assets and infrastructure UK businesses, and in particular start-up companies, face a variety of security-related threats. In some cases, these threats have the potential not just to cause financial or reputational damage to the business concerned, but also to threaten the UK's national security.
News The Online Safety Bill – who is in (potential) scope of the proposed regime? With the recent publication of the Online Safety Bill, many businesses whose services include an online element will be concerned to know whether they may be in scope of the proposed online safety regime and, if so, the steps they will need to take.